Herbert Protocol - for people with dementia at risk of going missing

The Herbert Protocol named after a decorated war veteran of the Normandy landings George Herbert, who lived with dementia in a care home.  George continually went missing from his care home and sadly died while searching for his childhood home. The protocol encourages carers, or family members of adults living with dementia to collate information on those who are vulnerable on to the Herbert Protocol form, which can be given to the police incase the person goes missing to help get them back to safety as soon as possible

Fill in the Herbert Protocol form - Cumbria Constabulary

Alternatively, you can fill in an online version of The Herbert Protocol form - Safe and Found

Animation of The Herbert Protocol from Cumberland Council

This is an animation about 'The Herbert Protocol'. Cumbria Safeguarding Adults Board are promoting the protocol to raise awareness of when a person with dementia goes missing, how this simple risk reduction tool can help the police in their search to find the person. It encourages carers or family members of adults living with dementia to collate information on those who are vulnerable on to the Herbert Protocol form, which can be given to the police and provide valuable information to assist in finding the person. 

Watch the Herbert Protocol Animation - YouTube